Assistant Psychologist - FINDS - Thames Valley & Wessex

Job overview

Are you a Psychology graduate with learning disability, autism or acquired brain injury experience looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist on a full-time basis to join our team of practitioners working in the Forensic Intellectual and Neuro-developmental Disabilities Service (FINDS). FINDS  has been developed to ensure that care is provided as close to home as possible and in the least restrictive environment for patients with a diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism and/or an acquired brain injury and who also have a forensic need. 

Our Service focuses on the secure pathway and offering upskilling to community services to support the complex needs of this client group.  In this role you'll contribute towards risk reduction, risk management and improving the quality of life, mental health and well-being of service users.

You will be working with a small team of psychology, psychiatry, nursing and admin staff to develop and provide a highly specialist service across the Thames Valley and Wessex areas. 

If you have an upper second or higher Psychology degree and experience working in Forensics, Learning Disabilities, Autism or ABI pathways then we'd love to hear from you! 

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• Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of clients, applying psychological, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care.
• Consultation to professionals working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism and/or brain injury across community, inpatient and secure setting
• Co-facilitating training to staff on learning disabilities, autism, brain injury and/or forensic issues
• Maintaining database of referrals 
• Support with audit and service evaluation 
• Facilitating team formulations 
• Contributing to specialist risk assessments 
• Developing easy read/accessible resources

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.  

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

•    Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team